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Bicyclist killed in semi-truck accident

Written on 12 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A bicyclist died after being hit by a semi-truck Wednesday morning in San Luis Obispo. The fatal collision occurred near the corner of Higuera and Ontario Streets on the outskirts of town. California Highway Patrol officials are not releasing further... (Continue reading)

Firefighter Mason claims alcohol to blame

Written on 11 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

The attorney for a San Luis Obispo firefighter on trial for beating a man during a wedding after party is claiming his client was defending himself against a drunk aggressor. [Tribune] In June 2011, John Ryan Mason, 34, allegedly beat... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo Democratic Picnic, event photos

Written on 9 Sep, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | 7 comments

Central Coast Democrats celebrated Labor Day at their annual picnic in San Luis Obispo. This year politicians kicked off their campaigns with a focus on creating jobs. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver crashes into house

Written on 6 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

An alleged drunk driver was arrested after she crashed her car into a house on Brookpine Drive in San Luis Obispo late Sunday night, police said. Naomi Brebes, 38, was driving southbound when she veered of the road and crashed... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach attorney warns council to keep quiet

Written on 31 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

Grover Beach’s city attorney has warned the council and staff not to provide information to state investigators related to a 2010 sewage spill. Attorney Martin Koczanowicz said that if the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District administration is found... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly student dead after collision

Written on 31 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 22-year-old Cal Poly student died Thursday from injuries he sustained after he collided with a pickup truck Wednesday while skateboarding on Grove Street in San Luis Obispo. Jacob Van Staaveren, who was not wearing a helmet, failed to halt... (Continue reading)

Democratic Party withholds SLO mayor endorsement

Written on 30 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The San Luis Obispo Democratic Party voted not to endorse Mayor Jan Marx in her bid for another term on the city council. The local Democratic Party’s election committee has endorsed Marx in past elections. However, issues over a contentious... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo leads county in cost of government

Written on 28 Aug, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 34 comments

By KAREN VELIE The city of SLO leads the pack in San Luis Obispo County with the highest rate of employees per population base with 103 residents per employee among cities with population more than 11,000. Since 2003, the city’s... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man rescues motorcyclist from fire

Written on 25 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A San Luis Obispo man pulled a motorcyclist trapped under his burning bike to safety early Saturday morning likely saving the man’s life. Michael Sumrall was driving on Ontario Road in SLO at about 4:30 a.m. when he collided with... (Continue reading)

Zombie Healthcare

Written on 22 Aug, 2012 in Discovered, Featured | 19 comments

CalCoastNews is now including work by San Luis Obispo cartoonist Joseph Rankin. Check out his work at the Kranky Cartoonist.... (Continue reading)